ABC has been one of the cornerstones of U.S. broadcast television. But surprisingly, the network was a bit late to the game when it came to color programming. To help it stand out, ABC looked towards the Hanna-Barbera animated sitcom “The Jetsons” to demonstrate the new technology.
“The Jetsons” became the first program presented in color on ABC but, despite its innovation, only aired for one season. How people watched TV back in the 1960s played a role. Smithsonian Magazine noted that the percentage of color TVs in American homes hovered under 3% in 1962. And in a situation where you’re…
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